In Ballard there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 96.23% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 2,901 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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Ballard, Seattle, WA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Ballard
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Ballard are not shown.
Ballard Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ballard is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 96.23% of Ballard. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Quantum Fiber. Call one of the companies with service in Ballard above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Ballard?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Ballard.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Ballard home can get up to 2,901 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 8,000 Mbps, which 14.52% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ballard.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Ballard, and slower in the southeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Ballard?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ballard you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 45.28% of Ballard homes.
- Cable is fastest for 54.64% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ballard homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ballard, along with details on where in Ballard and at what speeds.
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Ballard, Seattle, WA
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 90.59%, or 12,264 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Ballard area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ballard.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ballard. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Ballard. The fastest plan anyone in Ballard can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Ballard customers is up to 2,851 Mbps.
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- 16.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 73.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Ballard download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ballard fiber providers. Quantum Fiber offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ballard is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 940 Mbps. On average, Quantum Fiber customers can get speeds up to 2,118 Mbps.
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- 16.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 76.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Ballard, Seattle, WA
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 78.84%, or 10,673 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, north, northeast, east, southeast, central, west, and south Ballard area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ballard.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ballard. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Ballard. The fastest plan anyone in Ballard can order from Centurylink goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Ballard customers is up to 1,003 Mbps.
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- 1.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 86.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Ballard download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ballard fiber providers. Centurylink offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ballard is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 200 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 953 Mbps.
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- 87.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Ballard, Seattle, WA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 35.67%, or 4,829 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west, northwest, central, north, southwest, and south Ballard area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Ballard.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ballard. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ballard. The fastest plan anyone in Ballard can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Ballard customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Ballard download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Ballard fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ballard is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Ballard Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ballard or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Ballard compare to the rest of Seattle?
Fiber internet speeds in Ballard are much faster versus the average speeds in Seattle: 0.00 Mbps in Seattle versus 2,901 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Seattle is 0.00% versus 96.23% in Ballard.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ballard are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Sunset Hill, Seattle, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Whittier Heights, Seattle, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Phinney Ridge, Seattle, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Loyal Heights, Seattle, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fremont, Seattle, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Magnolia, Seattle, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Greenwood, Seattle, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Crown Hill, Seattle, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Interbay, Seattle, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wallingford, Seattle, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Valley Station, Louisville, KY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Town 'N Country Park, Town 'n' Country, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pine Grove, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside Park, Buffalo, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bryant Terrace, Malden, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Westside, Grand Rapids, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Radnor-Ft Myer Heights, Arlington, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bayshore-Klatt, Anchorage, AK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Whittenton, Taunton, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds